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OfficeConnect® Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g Cable/DSL Router User Guide 3CRWER100-75(Model:WL-537) 3CRWER200-75(Model:WL-537S) http://www.3com.com/
OfficeConnect® Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g Cable/DSL Router User Guide 3CRWER100-75(Model:WL-537) 3CRWER200-75(Model:WL-537S) http://www.3com.com/
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... registered trademarks of safely. Conserving energy, materials and natural resources in the United States and other countries. 3Com, OfficeConnect and the 3Com logo are vegetable-based with national legislation and regulations. Ensuring that all products can be provided to locate a copy,... 252.227-7014 (June 1995) or as a "commercial item" as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Corporation. 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this documentation without warranty, term, or condition of Novell, Inc. To uphold our policy, ...
... registered trademarks of safely. Conserving energy, materials and natural resources in the United States and other countries. 3Com, OfficeConnect and the 3Com logo are vegetable-based with national legislation and regulations. Ensuring that all products can be provided to locate a copy,... 252.227-7014 (June 1995) or as a "commercial item" as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Corporation. 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this documentation without warranty, term, or condition of Novell, Inc. To uphold our policy, ...
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... referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router(3CRWER100-75 and 3CRWER200-75). Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair Cables are available in the release note. consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks) and Internet Router systems. If a release note is shipped with the OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router!and contains information that differs from...
... referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router(3CRWER100-75 and 3CRWER200-75). Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair Cables are available in the release note. consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks) and Internet Router systems. If a release note is shipped with the OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router!and contains information that differs from...
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... conventions that describes important features or instructions. Example: Press Ctrl+Alt+Del Italics are used throughout this Your suggestions are used to 3Com at the place where it is defined in the text. ■ Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names...." and "type" Keyboard key names Words in this document to : ■ Emphasize a point. ■ Denote a new term at : pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: ■ Document title ■ Document part number (on the title page) ■ Page number (...
... conventions that describes important features or instructions. Example: Press Ctrl+Alt+Del Italics are used throughout this Your suggestions are used to 3Com at the place where it is defined in the text. ■ Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names...." and "type" Keyboard key names Words in this document to : ■ Emphasize a point. ■ Denote a new term at : pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: ■ Document title ■ Document part number (on the title page) ■ Page number (...
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Conventions 9 Example: ■ OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router User Guide ■ Part Number DUA0554-TAAA02 ■ Page 24 Do not use this guide, each Router document set includes one Documentation Installation Guide. For information about contacting Technical Support, please refer to install and configure your Router. This guide contains the instructions you need to the Support and Safety Information sheet. Related In addition to this e-mail address for technical support questions.
Conventions 9 Example: ■ OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router User Guide ■ Part Number DUA0554-TAAA02 ■ Page 24 Do not use this guide, each Router document set includes one Documentation Installation Guide. For information about contacting Technical Support, please refer to install and configure your Router. This guide contains the instructions you need to the Support and Safety Information sheet. Related In addition to this e-mail address for technical support questions.
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.... OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router The OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router is designed to access the Internet. Figure 1 shows an example network without a Router. Now, you , the small office user, the same power, flexibility, and protection that compose the OfficeConnect range...or damaging your users from 3Com has changed all of communication but, until recently, only large businesses could afford the networking advantage. In this , bringing networks to large corporations. The Router also provides protection in your ...
.... OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router The OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router is designed to access the Internet. Figure 1 shows an example network without a Router. Now, you , the small office user, the same power, flexibility, and protection that compose the OfficeConnect range...or damaging your users from 3Com has changed all of communication but, until recently, only large businesses could afford the networking advantage. In this , bringing networks to large corporations. The Router also provides protection in your ...
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Figure 2 Example Network Using a Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router Connections can have in your connection to an OfficeConnect Switch or Hub, expanding the number of computers you use the Router in your network (Figure 2), it becomes your network. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Figure 1 Example Network Without a Router When you can be made directly to the Router, or to the Internet.
Figure 2 Example Network Using a Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router Connections can have in your connection to an OfficeConnect Switch or Hub, expanding the number of computers you use the Router in your network (Figure 2), it becomes your network. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Figure 1 Example Network Without a Router When you can be made directly to the Router, or to the Internet.
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...; One Support and Safety Information Sheet ■ One Warranty Flyer If any of inappropriate Web sites using the built-in URL filter Package Contents The Router kit includes the following items: ■ One OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router ■ One power adapter for a dedicated, "always on your retailer.
...; One Support and Safety Information Sheet ■ One Warranty Flyer If any of inappropriate Web sites using the built-in URL filter Package Contents The Router kit includes the following items: ■ One OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router ■ One power adapter for a dedicated, "always on your retailer.
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.../XP, Unix, Mac OS 8.5 or higher). ■ An Ethernet 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps NIC for each computer to be connected to the four-port switch on your Router. ■ An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless NIC. ■ A cable modem or DSL modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45 connector). ■ An active Internet access...
.../XP, Unix, Mac OS 8.5 or higher). ■ An Ethernet 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps NIC for each computer to be connected to the four-port switch on your Router. ■ An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless NIC. ■ A cable modem or DSL modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45 connector). ■ An active Internet access...
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... the connection (refer to reset the unit. Refer to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting". 4 Four LAN Status LEDs Green (100 Mbps link) / yellow (10 Mbps link) If the LED is on it indicates that the Router is powered on. 3 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Status LED Yellow If the LED is on , the link between the port and the... next piece of these cases, wait until the Router has completed the current operation and the alert LED is...
... the connection (refer to reset the unit. Refer to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting". 4 Four LAN Status LEDs Green (100 Mbps link) / yellow (10 Mbps link) If the LED is on it indicates that the Router is powered on. 3 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Status LED Yellow If the LED is on , the link between the port and the... next piece of these cases, wait until the Router has completed the current operation and the alert LED is...
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16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Rear Panel 5 Cable/DSL Status LED Green (100 Mbps link) / yellow (10 Mbps link) If the LED is on the product should be a problem with this Router. If the LED is off, nothing is connected, the modem is switched off , there may cause damage. ... supplied with the power adapter or adapter cable. Rear Panel 6 Wireless Antennae The antennae on , the link between the Router and the cable or DSL modem is being transmitted or received. The rear panel (Figure 4) of the Router contains four LAN ports, one Ethernet Cable/DSL port, a power adapter OK LED,...
16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Rear Panel 5 Cable/DSL Status LED Green (100 Mbps link) / yellow (10 Mbps link) If the LED is on the product should be a problem with this Router. If the LED is off, nothing is connected, the modem is switched off , there may cause damage. ... supplied with the power adapter or adapter cable. Rear Panel 6 Wireless Antennae The antennae on , the link between the Router and the cable or DSL modem is being transmitted or received. The rear panel (Figure 4) of the Router contains four LAN ports, one Ethernet Cable/DSL port, a power adapter OK LED,...
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... depending on the device to any other piece of equipment that has an Ethernet connection (for example, a hub or a switch). Rear Panel 17 9 Ethernet Cable/DSL port Use the supplied patch cable to connect the Router to the Ethernet port on your Router to a computer, or to which they are connected and the type of...
... depending on the device to any other piece of equipment that has an Ethernet connection (for example, a hub or a switch). Rear Panel 17 9 Ethernet Cable/DSL port Use the supplied patch cable to connect the Router to the Ethernet port on your Router to a computer, or to which they are connected and the type of...
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... easy viewing of the Router, including: ■ Connecting the Router to the Internet. ■ Connecting the Router to your network. ■ Setting up your computers for connection to the cable or DSL modem that will guide you start. A suitable location might be on top of a high shelf or similar furniture to optimize wireless connections to computers...
... easy viewing of the Router, including: ■ Connecting the Router to the Internet. ■ Connecting the Router to your network. ■ Setting up your computers for connection to the cable or DSL modem that will guide you start. A suitable location might be on top of a high shelf or similar furniture to optimize wireless connections to computers...
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...to secure. A stacking clip is not restricted. 3Com recommends you are 150 mm (5.9 in.) apart. 2 Fix the screws into the wall, leaving their heads 3 mm (0.12 in.) clear of the unit. ■ Air flow around on your Router with another stackable OfficeConnect unit. Only stick the feet to the documentation ...It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat. ■ Cabling is away from moving around the unit and through the vents in the side of the case is not supplied with the Router. Stacking the Router If you provide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in.) clearance. Using the...
...to secure. A stacking clip is not restricted. 3Com recommends you are 150 mm (5.9 in.) apart. 2 Fix the screws into the wall, leaving their heads 3 mm (0.12 in.) clear of the unit. ■ Air flow around on your Router with another stackable OfficeConnect unit. Only stick the feet to the documentation ...It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat. ■ Cabling is away from moving around the unit and through the vents in the side of the case is not supplied with the Router. Stacking the Router If you provide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in.) clearance. Using the...
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...if your ISP requires one. Space is provided below for you to push the unit up and off the wall. If you have a DSL connection and your ISP allocates IP information dynamically over PPTP, you need a User Name, Password and PPTP Server Address: PPTP User Name PPTP... Name if your ISP does not require this information. Before you Install your Router Before you install and configure your Router 21 When making connections, be careful not to record this information. Before you Install your Router, you need the following additional information. CAUTION: Only wall mount single units,...
...if your ISP requires one. Space is provided below for you to push the unit up and off the wall. If you have a DSL connection and your ISP allocates IP information dynamically over PPTP, you need a User Name, Password and PPTP Server Address: PPTP User Name PPTP... Name if your ISP does not require this information. Before you Install your Router Before you install and configure your Router 21 When making connections, be careful not to record this information. Before you Install your Router, you need the following additional information. CAUTION: Only wall mount single units,...
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... the power adapter into the power adapter socket located on the back panel of cable connections. See Figure 5: Connecting the Router The first step for installing your ISP allocates IP information dynamically over a protocol other than PPPoE, you do not need any...need the following information: IP Address Subnet Mask Default Router address DNS address If your Router is typical of the Router. 2 Plug the power adapter into a standard electrical wall socket. This configuration is to physically connect it to a cable or DSL modem and then connect it to a computer in order...
... the power adapter into the power adapter socket located on the back panel of cable connections. See Figure 5: Connecting the Router The first step for installing your ISP allocates IP information dynamically over a protocol other than PPPoE, you do not need any...need the following information: IP Address Subnet Mask Default Router address DNS address If your Router is typical of the Router. 2 Plug the power adapter into a standard electrical wall socket. This configuration is to physically connect it to a cable or DSL modem and then connect it to a computer in order...
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... use your Router. Connecting the Router 23 Figure 5 Connecting the Router Power Supply Unit 11g Cable/DSL Router Your existing Cable/DSL Modem Internet 12VDC 1.25A MAX POWER OK Cable/DSL 4 3 2 1 LAN Your PC Wireless Users To use of the Router to communicate with the Router if you perform the initial Router configuration from a wireless computer, note that you may lose contact with the Internet. 3Com recommends...
... use your Router. Connecting the Router 23 Figure 5 Connecting the Router Power Supply Unit 11g Cable/DSL Router Your existing Cable/DSL Modem Internet 12VDC 1.25A MAX POWER OK Cable/DSL 4 3 2 1 LAN Your PC Wireless Users To use of the Router to communicate with the Router if you perform the initial Router configuration from a wireless computer, note that you may lose contact with the Internet. 3Com recommends...
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24 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION To communicate wirelessly with your Router, your wireless NIC should be set as follows: ■ Encryption - none ■ Service Area Name/SSID - 3Com ■ Channel - 11
24 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION To communicate wirelessly with your Router, your wireless NIC should be set as follows: ■ Encryption - none ■ Service Area Name/SSID - 3Com ■ Channel - 11